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No, the tracheal rings do not go all the way around the trachea. They are C-shaped cartilaginous structures that form the anterior and lateral portions of the trachea, leaving the posterior side open and flexible. This design allows the trachea to maintain its shape while also enabling the esophagus, which lies behind it, to expand during swallowing.

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